Saying a blessing when swallowing a food without chewing: One who swallows a food without chewing it is nevertheless required to say a blessing beforehand if his [cheek or] throat will feel the taste of the food and benefit from it.[1] If however, no taste will be felt, then a […]
Asher Yatzar in middle of Davening
Asher Yatzar in middle of Davening: Pesukei Dezimra: When one goes to the bathroom [to urinate[1]] in middle of Davening, some Poskim[2] rule he may say Asher Yatzar in middle Pesukei Dezimra [even if one is in middle of a paragraph[3]].[4] Nonetheless, it is best to delay the Asher Yatzar […]
May one fix broken glasses on Shabbos and are they considered Muktzah?
May one fix broken glasses and are they considered Muktzah? Lens came out: It is forbidden to reinsert the lens into the frame even loosely.[1] However, the lens itself is not considered Muktzah[2] unless it shattered or the glasses have broken to the point they are no longer useable.[3] The […]
14. Moving a non-Basis item that has a Muktzah item on it
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 14. Moving a non-Basis item that has a Muktzah item on it: Introduction: In all cases that a base for a Muktzah object does not have the status of a Basis, and is thus not Muktzah, it may nevertheless […]
How much is one to give towards Matanas Laevyonim?
How much must one give for Matanos Laevyonim? Some Poskim[1] rule that the minimum amount for Matanos Laevyonim is a Peruta. Thus, if one gives the equivalent of a peruta worth to each pauper he has fulfilled his obligation. [This is a very minimal amount, being worth today, Adar […]
Light on in fridge-What is one to do if the light of his fridge was left active over Shabbos?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Purchase here or on Amazon.com May one open or close the door of a fridge if the light was left active? It is forbidden to open or close the door of the fridge if the fridge light was left active, and […]
Shabbos Electric urn
May an electric water urn be used for Shabbos?[1] The water is heated based on a thermostat: Some Poskim[2] rule a thermostat based electric water urn may not be used on Shabbos as the amount of water that is in the pot effects when the heat will turn on and […]
Using a set Keli Sheiyni-Must one dry his cup/plate prior to pouring into it from a Keli Rishon?
Using a set Keli Sheiyni-Must one dry his cup/plate prior to pouring into it from a Keli Rishon?[1] Example: One takes a washed clean glass cup from the dish wrack to make himself a coffee on Shabbos. Must one dry his cup prior to pouring into it? What about if […]
How much is Yad Soledes?
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Donatehttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos/348806107 How much is Yad Soledes?[1] Introduction: Throughout the laws of cooking on Shabbos[2], we find the term of Yad […]
Drinking liquids that were stored in metal containers
Drinking liquids that were stored in metal containers:[1] One is not to drink beverages mixed with water[2] that have stayed overnight in a metal container or a container made of Neser[3].[4] (It goes without saying that plain water which stayed overnight in a metal container [is forbidden to drink].[5]) [However, […]
